mcp-server-semgrep/semgrep-rules/ruby/lang/security/dangerous-syscall.yaml

MCP Server for Semgrep Integration - static code analysis with AI

rules:
- id: dangerous-syscall
  pattern: |
    syscall
  message: >-
    'syscall' is essentially unsafe and unportable. The DL (https://apidock.com/ruby/Fiddle)
    library is preferred for safer and a bit more portable programming.
  metadata:
    cwe:
    - "CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')"
    owasp:
    - A03:2021 - Injection
    category: security
    technology:
    - ruby
    references:
    - https://owasp.org/Top10/A03_2021-Injection
    cwe2022-top25: true
    subcategory:
    - audit
    likelihood: LOW
    impact: HIGH
    confidence: LOW
  severity: WARNING
  languages: [ruby]